How to Load Country Maps on a Mio GPS?

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Mio is a popular personal navigation device. Mio users have the option of adding new maps to the device. But unlike other GPS devices, Mio users can't purchase maps directly from the Mio website. To purchase new maps, you must install the MioMore software and access new maps from within the software's map section.

Skill level:

Easy

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Things you need

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Instructions

1

Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, make sure all applications are closed.

2

Insert the MioMore Desktop Application software CD that came with your device.

Plug in your Mio device using the USB sync cable that came with your Mio.

3

Select the "MyMaps" option on the left-hand side of the software window. This will display the Map Source application window and the My Mio window. The Map Source window lists all maps currently on your device and those maps available for download. The maps already installed are in green, those that are ready to be installed are in yellow, the maps that require activation before being installed are in red, and the maps that require purchase are in blue.

4

Click on the map you want. If purchasing, you must enter your payment details when prompted. The map then will download to your computer and be listed in the Map Source window.

5

Select the maps you want to transfer in the Map Source window once download is complete. Then select the destination ("My Mio") in the software window below the Map Source window. Then select "Transfer Now," and your country maps will transfer to your Mio.

1

Open MioMore and plug in your Mio device to your computer.

2

Click on "MyMaps" on the left-hand side of the software window. This will display the Map Source application window and the My Mio window. The Map Source window lists all maps currently on your device, those maps available on your DVD and those maps available for download. The maps ready to be installed are in yellow, and the maps that require activation before being installed are in red.

3

Click on the DVD map from either the maps in yellow or red you want to install.

4

Enter in the activation key that came with your DVD when prompted for those maps that require it. The software then will activate the map so you can download it.